Evaluating the Presence of Free-Living Amoebae in Hostel Water Systems at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Pilot Study

Background: Free-living amoebae (FLA) are environmental pathogens that can lead to skin infections and potentially life-threatening encephalitis in immunocompromised individuals. Their presence in recreational swimming pools has been linked to sporadic outbreaks among young people. Their occurrence...

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Main Authors: Angel Anna Mathew, Sangitha Jayagandan, Rakesh Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijamr.ijamr_277_24
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